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Firefighters' National Memorial Day is Sunday, September 10th

The second Sunday in September is Firefighters' National Memorial Day. The commemoration date was established by the Parliament of Canada in 2017. Canadian flags at all federal buildings are flown at half-mast on this day, as are flags at all municipal facilities in Mississippi Mills honouring those who have fallen in the line of duty.

This is also a day to recognize firefighters in our own community and across Canada for their courage, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to serve their...

Enjoy Live Exhibit of Traditional Textiles at Fibrefest

Press Release - Mississippi Valley Textile Museum 

In collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico in Canada, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) will present a fundraising event with a live exhibit of traditional Mexican dress, tapestries, and art on Saturday, September 9 between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge St). For $25 a ticket, the Mexican textile collection of William Hodge and Robert Wylie will be modeled on the catwalk!

Admission to all three sites of Fibrefest...

Health Unit Seeks Public Input on Strategic Plan

Press Release - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is seeking input into the development of their upcoming strategic plan. The plan is being developed this fall/winter and will set the direction of how the Health Unit does its work for the coming years.

 The Health Unit has hired the consulting company People Minded Business (PMB) to steer the development of a multi-year plan.

Partner organizations will be contacted directly by...

Notice of Online Public Information Centre - Rehabilitation of Highway 7

Notice from McIntosh Perry 

Notice of Online Public Information Centre
Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment for Resurfacing, Operational Improvements, Intersection Improvements and Structural Rehabilitations, Highway 7, Pauls Road to Carleton Place, Lanark County
G.W.P. 4293-15-00

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) retained the services of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. (McIntosh Perry) to carry out the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment for...

Council Highlights - September 5th, 2023

The results of the Mississippi Mills Bail Out Fundraiser were announced at Tuesday night’s meeting. The community came through to ‘bail out’ our council members by contributing a total of $905 in monetary donations and 315 lbs of food to benefit the Lanark County Food Bank – The Hunger Stop. The two-week campaign, in partnership with the Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police ran from August 16 to August 31. Four council members were ‘charged’ – Mayor Christa Lowry (over the limit caffeine...

Mississippi Mills Community Information and Registration Night Set for September 13

Fall is in the air, leaves are turning and the nights will soon be getting cooler. It’s time to start planning your fall and winter activities!

The annual Mississippi Mills at a Glance Community Information and Registration Night is a week from today Wednesday, September 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the John Levi Community Centre (182 Bridge St. Almonte).

There will be clubs and organizations from across the Municipality. This event is a chance for residents of all ages to learn about recreational...

Celebrate Food at Lanark County Harvest Festival September 10

Press Release - Lanark County 

Want to get fresh with a local farmer? The annual Lanark County Harvest Festival will give everyone a chance to do just that!

This outdoor event, slated for Sunday, September 10 at Beckwith Park (1319 Beckwith 9th Line), will celebrate the county’s bounty of the harvest featuring local producers, children’s activities, local musicians, historical displays and more.

"Lanark County Harvest Festival is a great way to experience the amazing agricultural products our...